There are hundreds and maybe thousands of us out there now. Since ABC News aired the special on it two days ago they have had a flood of comments and questions from men and women who have suffered. So much so, they did a follow-up program last night and today the FDA finally announced they will "look into the situation." Finally!!!! Your one-year "holiday" most likely did nothing for the Fosamax or whatever brand you are taking. It stays in your bones for 10 years at the minimum. Start doing Internet searches and read all you can, there is going to be more and more information available now that it has been announced on national news and was in USA Today this morning. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-11-bones11_st_N.htm
As for taking calcium, taking more than 1200 units a day doesn't add anything, but increasing the amount of Vitamin D (D3) does. Be sure you are taking 1,000-2,000 units (or more) each day or whatever amount your doctor might suggest. Your best bet is to do some follow-up with an endocrinologist to be tested for the amount of vitamin D levles already in your system. He or she may prescribe more. Also get a nuclear bone scan to see if you have any other stress fractures lurking in your other leg especially. If so, you are at very high risk of another snapped femur and a preventive rodding would be the best course of action. Like I said the Fosamax or bisphosphonates stay in your bones for a decade.
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There are hundreds and maybe thousands of us out there now. Since ABC News aired the special on it two days ago they have had a flood of comments and questions from men and women who have suffered. So much so, they did a follow-up program last night and today the FDA finally announced they will "look into the situation." Finally!!!! Your one-year "holiday" most likely did nothing for the Fosamax or whatever brand you are taking. It stays in your bones for 10 years at the minimum. Start doing Internet searches and read all you can, there is going to be more and more information available now that it has been announced on national news and was in USA Today this morning. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-03-11-bones11_st_N.htm
As for taking calcium, taking more than 1200 units a day doesn't add anything, but increasing the amount of Vitamin D (D3) does. Be sure you are taking 1,000-2,000 units (or more) each day or whatever amount your doctor might suggest. Your best bet is to do some follow-up with an endocrinologist to be tested for the amount of vitamin D levles already in your system. He or she may prescribe more. Also get a nuclear bone scan to see if you have any other stress fractures lurking in your other leg especially. If so, you are at very high risk of another snapped femur and a preventive rodding would be the best course of action. Like I said the Fosamax or bisphosphonates stay in your bones for a decade.
March 26, 2010 - 12:41pmThis Comment
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